ALEX Lesson Plans

Title: Movin' With My Maraca!
Description:
In this lesson, students will explore the art of movement while also learning how to imitate a steady beat using a self made maraca.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.
Standard(s): [CG1] (0-12) 49: C:A2.5 - learn to respect individual uniqueness in the workplace

Subject: Arts Education (K), or Character Education (K - 12), or Counseling and Guidance (K - 12), or Mathematics (K) Title: Movin' With My Maraca!Description: In this lesson, students will explore the art of movement while also learning how to imitate a steady beat using a self made maraca.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.

Title: I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Description:
Students will learn about cumulative songs by singing "I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly". They will keep a steady beat with rhythm instruments, and choose expressive movement for the song.
Standard(s): [AED] MU (0) 3: Imitate a steady beat while playing various rhythm instruments.

Subject: Arts Education (K) Title: I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A FlyDescription: Students will learn about cumulative songs by singing "I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly". They will keep a steady beat with rhythm instruments, and choose expressive movement for the song.

Title: Rhythmic Discovery - Read Simple Rhythmic Patterns
Description:
This lesson will aid in learning the concept of rhythm as applied in a musical setting. It will aid each student in setting requirements later needed to read music.
Standard(s): [AED] MU (1) 3: Demonstrate rhythm patterns by reading quarter notes, quarter rests, paired eighth notes, and half notes, including playing them on various rhythm instruments.

Subject: Arts Education (K - 1) Title: Rhythmic Discovery - Read Simple Rhythmic PatternsDescription: This lesson will aid in learning the concept of rhythm as applied in a musical setting. It will aid each student in setting requirements later needed to read music.